Harris County Constitutional Court Online Resource Directory

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This page lists online resources for the Harris County Constitutional Court, online resources applicable to courts generally in
Harris County, Texas, as well as resources applicable to all courts in Texas.

Published opinions and orders

Attorney General OpinionsSearch official opinions of the Texas Attorney General opinions by keyword, or view the full index of opinions, letter opinions and advisories, subject index, overruled/modified/affirmed/withdrawn opinions, requests for opinions, and pending requests. Search options are in the left column.

Self help, legal research, general information

Harris County Law LibraryInformation regarding the Harris County Law Library, which is open to the general public for legal research. Search the library catalog online or view legal research resources.

Ask a Law LibrarianThe Texas State Law Library offers a free service to ask reference librarians questions about legal research by telephone or an online form. Or, search the Law Library catalog online.

Child Support ServicesThe Attorney General of Texas offers an interactive website with child support information and services, including how to apply for services, help finding an absent parent, forms, and how to find case and payment information.

Legal Guides and BrochuresView guides and brochures from the Texas Bar Association on a variety of legal topics, including subpoenas, attorney complaints, consumer, dispute resolution, criminal record expunction, traffic court, how to select a lawyer, how to sue in Justice Court, name changes, and the criminal justice process.

Elder Law InformationGuides and brochures on Elder Law topics, including dealing with dementia, scams, elder abuse, wills, and probate, provided by the Texas State Bar Association.

Family Law InformationGuides and brochures on Family Law topics, including adoption, involuntary commitment, protective orders, pro se divorce, guardianship, child abuse, and what to expect in family court, provided by the Texas State Bar Association.

Tenants and Consumer Rights InformationGuides and brochures on a variety of Tenant and Consumer Rights issues, including liens, loan scams, bankruptcy, foreclosure, identity theft, mold, and a Tenants' Rights Handbook, provided by the Texas State Bar Association.

Driving Safety Course InformationView information about Driving Safety Courses, which can result in dismissal of traffic tickets for some offenses. Links to approved classroom, take-home, and online course providers are included.

Child Support InformationThe Texas Attorney General's Office offers information for parents and guardians about child support, with links to an interactive website that can be used to apply for services, check case and payment status, and pay support online. Additional links include downloadable publications in English or Spanish, office locations, access and visitation help, family violence information, forms, and more.

Citation Lookup and Court LocatorSearch the Texas Highway Patrol citation database by driver's license or ID number, name, and date of birth to find out which court to contact about your citation.

Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral

Harris County Legal Services OptionsView information on various legal help options in Harris County, including paid options like Lawyer Referral, and free options like Legal Advice Clinics and LegalLine, which provides free legal advice over the telephone.

Houston Area Lawyer ReferralThe Houston Lawyer Referral Service offers referrals in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, and Montgomery Counties by phone or online form. Initial consultations for a small fee, reduced fees, 24-hour on-call lawyers, and referrals to social service agencies are also available.

Lawyer Referral ServicesThe State Bar of Texas offers a statewide telephone lawyer referral service and a list of additional lawyer referral services.

Find Attorney Discipline RecordsThe Texas Board of Disciplinary Appeals reviews certain types of discipline cases against attorneys. Summaries of recent decisions and an archive of past decisions are available online. Search by the first letter of the last name of an attorney.

Find Legal HelpTexasLawHelp offers a search for legal services for low-income residents by location, type of problem, and client category; or click "Legal Aid Directory" in the top menu bar to view legal service providers by name or service area.

Free Legal AssistanceView a directory of statewide and county organizations that provide pro bono legal assistance to income-eligible residents.

Public Defender OfficesView contact information for Public Defender Offices, which provide criminal defense services for defendants who cannot afford an attorney.

Forms and related information

Required Civil Case Information SheetThe State of Texas requires that a Civil Case Information sheet be completed and submitted when an original petition or application is filed to initiate a new civil, family law, probate, or mental health case or when a post-judgment petition for modification or motion for enforcement is filed in a family law case.

Instructions for Completing Civil Case Information SheetStep-by-step instructions for completing the Civil Case Information Sheet required in Texas for a new civil, family law, probate, or mental health case or when a post-judgment petition for modification or motion for enforcement is filed in a family law case.

Advance Directive FormsFind forms and information regarding Advance Directives in Texas, including Power of Attorney and Directive to Physicians.

Protective Order Guide and FormsView and download a Protective Order Kit with information about protective orders, what to expect in court, contacts for additional help, and instructions on how to complete the Application for Protective Order.

Civil Case Information Sheet Pro Se InstructionsView supplemental instructions and definitions for self-represented parties completing the Civil Case Information Sheet required in Texas for a new civil, family law, probate, or mental health case or when a post-judgment petition for modification or motion for enforcement is filed in a family law case.

Driver Record Request FormView and download a form to request your driver record, which must be supplied when requesting the Driving Safety Course. Select Record Type 3A.